Associate in Science: Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity program prepares students for careers as security analysts. Students who complete the program will be able to secure networks by performing penetration testing, security audits, digital forensics and investigations, developing security policies, and providing overall security guidance to organizations.

The Moorpark College Cybersecurity A.S. degree is recognized by the National Security Agency (NSA) as a National Center of Execellence in Cyber Defense (NCAE-CD).  This is a rigorous designation that ensures graduates are well prepared for cutting edge Cybersecurity jobs.  Click to learn more about the NCAE-CD designation.

Topics include network security, Windows and Linux security, intruder detection systems and firewalls, web security and protocols, virtualization and cloud security, and security policies and procedures.

 

Required courses for CNSE Cybersecurity AS Degree  – Recommended Sequence

Title
Description
Comment
*Certification
Units
Format

Block 1 -Complete all Block 1 courses which establish a foundation. Can be taken concurrently

M01

Networking Fundamentals

CompTIA Network+ Plus Exam# N10-008

Yes

4

Online

M06

Fundamentals of IT Essentials: PC Hardware & Software

CompTIA A+

Exam#'s 220-1101 & 1102

Yes

4

Online

M18 Cisco Systems Computer Networking A Cisco CCNA Sem 1 + 2 Yes 4 HyFlex

M30

Windows Admin

Microsoft Windows Exam

Yes

3

Hybrid

M55

Linux+ Admin

CompTIA Exam

Exam# XKO-004

Yes

3

Online

M57

Scripting for Security Management

BASH and Python

No

3

Online

M82

Introduction to Network Security

CompTIA Security+

Exam# SY0-601

Yes

3

Hybrid

M80 Internship in Computer Network Systems Engineering/Cybersecurity Contact Dept for Details, Internship Prep, etc No 1 Remote

Legend – *Cert=Certification, U=Units, Diff=Difficulty Level, 3 is very hard, 2 is hard, 1 is foundational.

 

Units from Group A (3 to 4 Units) and Units from Group B (5 Units), total Major Units: 33 - 37

Restrictive Electives: Group A

Title
Description
Comment
*Certification
U
Format

Block 2 – After completion of Block 1 courses, select any 5 courses

M13

Internetworking & TCP/IP

Wireshark + Protocols

No

4

Online

M19 Cisco 2 + 3 CCNA Prep Yes 4 HyFlex

M31

Windows Server

Microsoft Server Exam

Yes

3

Hybrid

Restrictive Electives: Group B

M56

Adv Linux Admin

CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner

Comptia CASP Exam

Yes

3

Online

M67

VMware

Vmware Exam VCP Exam

Yes

3

Class

M83

Digital Forensics

EX-Council Exam

Yes

3

Class

M84

Cert Ethical

Hacker

EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker Exam

Yes

3

Class

M86

Palo Alto

Firewalls

Firewall Admin PCCSA Exam

Yes

3

Class

M100

Cert Sec Analyst

CompTIA CySA+ Exam CS0-001

Yes

3

Online

M105

AWS Cloud

Foundations

AWS Cloud Practitioner

Yes

3

Online

M106

AWS Cloud

Architect

AWS Solutions Architect

Yes

3

Online

M111 Azure Cloud Fundamentals Azure Fundamentals Certification Yes 3 Online

M170

Cert Cloud

Security

(ISC)2 Cloud Security Exam

Yes

3

Online

Students begin program with Group A courses, then complete Group B courses. Students can continue with any Group B courses once Group A foundational courses are completed.